Saturday Special Remix: Goldfrapp

Rocket - Tiesto Remix

Rockin' for the Weekend: Skambankt

A little bit of culture for your Friday afternoon: Norway's Skambankt, one more example of how hard Norwegians rock.

"Stormkast #1"


"O Dessverre"

Daniel Merriweather

Red - Moto Blanco Radio Edit

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Simian Mobile Disco

Cruel Intentions (Joker Remix)

Throwback Thursday: Van Halen

Welcome everyone to another edition of Throwback Thursday. Today, we are going to take you back to 1984, when Arena Rock & Synthpop were allllll the rage. Speaking of music havin that 1-2 punch combo, there was one song that embodied just that. When you think of Synthpop, Van Halen should be one of the last band's on your mind. However, it was the 1980s culture that helped hone one of the band's most famous songs ever.

When the song 'Jump' was released, it was a clear departure to what Van Halen had been known for. Songs such as, 'Running With The Devil', is a good example; that signature Eddie Van Halen riff as well as the rest of pounding hard rock. But with 'Jump', it was was different, yet the same. The same in that we have the signature 'Eddie Riff', but different because it contained that synth keyboard, which the entire song became famous for.

Because of this new addition to their sound, it helped catapult the band to Billboard's #1. This would be a first and only time for the band as well. However, they still continued to make their mark on Music History in the following years.

So here it is, your Throwback for Thursday, 'Jump'

New Video from Frightened Rabbit

See this band? I love them.

"Nothing Like You"

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Ludacris

How Low - Ft. Ciara & Pitbull

Throwback Thursday: The Platters

Voted as the 351st song of all-time by Rolling Stone Magazine, this is a song that helped put the Platters on the map for all music. Their 2nd single, it would go on to hit #1 this day in 1956.

It would later be covered, and become popular again with the version that Freddie Mercury and Queen would later release. However, nothing is as good as the original.

So here it is, your Throwback for Thursday, 'The Great Pretender'

Tapped Out: "Your Oh, Presidential Day!" Jukebox

Presidents of the United States of America, "Dune Buggy"


Billy Joel, "We Didn't Start the Fire"


Ted Leo+Pharmacists, "Shake the Sheets"


CSNY, "Ohio"


Okkervil River, "The Presiden'ts Dead/Black"

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Adam Lambert

Ah, here is an exclusive remix that can only be heard through the Dance Mix compilation CD: 'Dance Nation'

For Your Entertainment - Bimbo Jones Radio Edit

The Bleeding Edge: Jail

Or is it "Jaill?" I have no clue, but I know these guys rock. Hailing from good old Milwaukee, WI, Jail brings the poppy, jangly, twangy, goodness. Their LP THERE'S NO SKY (OH MY MY) ranges from mellow country ("Stuffed") to garage-pop gems ("Love Takes Shots" and "Beggar Sincere" highly recommended.) If you're in Wisconsin, catch them at the High Noon Saloon March 9, before they take off for SXSW.

"The Biggest Nugget of Them All"



"Lips Locked With No Key"



"No Mindless Love"

Throwback Thursday: Paula Abdul

It's that time again, and we are going to Throw it back to a time before American Idol made Paula Abdul a household name as a judge. Why, she was a household name before, because she was 'Forever Your Girl', especially in the 90s.

The story of Paula Abdul is well known. Once a Laker Girl, then a choreographer to Janet Jackson, it was only natural that Paula would take center stage. So when she broke out in the late 80s with her debut album 'Forever Your Girl', the face of pop music was never the same.

After releasing the 1st (Knocked Out) and 2nd (The Way That You Love Me) singles, it was obvious that Paula's star was on the rise. However, it was when she released the 3rd single, 'Straight Up', that put her on the celestial map.

Released in November of 1988, the single would help boost 'Forever Your Girl' to the top of the charts. It would also hit #1, and stay there for 3 weeks this day in 1989.

So here is your Throwback for Thursday...

PAULA ABDUL - STRAIGHT UP
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Weird for Wednesday: Todd Rundgren

If you know Todd Rundgren from just his hits (which he's had several), you don't know the full spectrum of how wonderful and strange his music is, and how odd some of his history is (not to mention the amazing feather ensemble in the "Hello, It's Me" clip below). From his pseudonymous efforts to his experimentation to his work on TV shows such as Crime Story and Pee Wee's Playhouse, Rundgren has proved himself to be a workhorse who can both tickle the pop fancy and branch out into some pretty odd territory.

"Hello, It's Me"


"Piss Aaron"


"Bread"


"You Cried Wolf"


(With Taj Mahal) "Never Mind The Why And Wherefore"

So Who Won Again? Your Post-Bowl Monday Morning Jukebox

Everclear, "Loser Makes Good"


Satanic Surfers, "Restless Anger"


NOFX, "Linoleum"


Dananananaykroyd, "Whip It"


The Sweet, "AC/DC"

Saturday Special Remix: JES

Chanson D'Amour (Love Song) - French Version

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Cascada

Fever - Mowgli & Bagheera Remix

Throwback Thursday: TLC

Welcome Ladies & Gentleman to another edition of Throwback Thursday!

The mid 90s was a wonderful time for Music, especially for Musical Groups. However, one group in particular stood out from the rest. Made up of all women, TLC was a departure from the usual boybands of the time. With its three members, T-Boz, Left-Eye, and Chilli, it was a combination that had a date with Musical destiny.

With the release of their 2nd album, the anticipation of CrazySexyCool was high, and it over-succeeded in its expectaions. With its 1st single, 'Creep', the song and the video introduced us to a side of the girls that was not seen in their first album; a CrazySexyCool side...

Debuting on Halloween of 1994, the song would eventually climb the charts and reach #1 this day in 1994, as well as making 'CrazySexyCool' the group's best selling album of all-time.

So here it is, your Throwback for Thursday, 'Creep'

TLC - Creep
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Weird for Wednesday: Man Man

Take those musical favorites from childhood--cartoon themes, circus songs, parade standards--add some extremely infectious beats, campy lyrics, and a down-and-dirty sound, throw it all into a bag (a six-demon-bag, perhaps) and shake it up...there you have Man Man. They're funny, but that's not all; some of the songs ("Feathers" comes to mind) are quite touching, and some (like "Top Drawer") ring with a cleverly derisive sneer. And they put on a helluva live show, too.

"Rabbit Habits"


"10 lb. Moustache"


"Feathers"


"Top Drawer"

Can't Get It Out Of My Head SOTD: Buffalo Springfield, "Rock'n'Roll Woman"

Soothing Sunday Song Of The Day... Eels

Nowadays

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Rihanna

Hard - Jump Smokers Remix

Can't Get It Out Of My Head SOTD: Manchester Orchestra, "Shake it Out"

Weird for Wednesday: Dean Gray

Not all mashups are created equal. Some are poorly matched; some grate on the nerves; some take themselves too seriously; some just seem to forced. Not so, however, with 2005's brilliantly excecuted and controversial American Edit by Dean Gray, the songs of which enrich Green Day's American Idiot with an added sense of time and place:

Dr. Who On Holiday:


Boulevard of Broken Songs


The Bad Homecoming (Waiting)

New Music Tuesday Time... Albums Of The Week

*Click The Album Art 4 The Music Link*

Soothing Sunday Song Of The Day... Sade

Soldier Of Love

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Lady GaGa & Beyonce

Telephone - Kaskade Remix Radio Edit

Tappin' That Azz Thursday: Trey Songz

Welcome to Tappin’ That Azz Thursday… Today we are going to bring you a song (and a little bit of another) from one of R &B’s rising stars, Trey Songz…

When Mr. Songz released his 3rd studio album, ‘Ready’, he certainly showed that he was. With an album cover that shows all the ladies that he was ready to ‘Tap That Azz’, it is only fitting that today’s bedroom anthem of the week is the 4th single released from the album, ‘I Invented Sex’ ( As well as 'Say Aah')…

So enjoy ‘Tappin’ That Azz’, I know I will… ;)

Throwback Thursday: Bobby Brown

Welcome back to another edition of Throwback Thursday! In today's entry, we have a song that is sure to get u back into the 'New Jack Swing'... Let's Begin:

In the mid to late 1980s there was one musical group that that would influence the way music was heard, with the introduction of the ‘Boy Band’.

When ‘New Edition’ hit the scene, mainstream music hadn’t heard such a sound. Made up of members, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivens, Ricky Bell, Ronnie DeVoe, and Ralph Tresvant, this was a group that was synonymous with 80s, just as Pac-Man was.

However, with their success, came the emerging of a new and controversial ‘star’. Bobby Brown, had became increasingly difficult to manage within the group. Although one of the most recognizable faces, it was almost certain that he would soon go on to begin his own solo music career.

In 1986, Brown woud release his 1st solo album, ‘King of Stage’. However, a King of the charts, he was not yet. It wasn’t until 1988, that Brown would release his 2nd solo album, ‘Don’t Be Cruel’, which would have him sitting on top of the charts… and the song that would do that would help everyone see his ‘Prerogative’.

As the 2nd single released from the album, Brown thought it imperative to let everyone know who he was and how he was going to be. The Bad Boy was in the building, and also eventually on top of the Billboard charts, this day in 1989...

So here is your Throwback For Thursday… ‘My Prerogative’, by Bobby Brown

Teddy Pendergrass (March 26, 1950–January 13, 2010)

More sad news: The soulful crooner dies at 59.

Jay Reatard (May 1, 1980 - January 13, 2010)

Sad news: Garage/punk Jay Reatard dead at 29. RIP

Woe 4 Wednesday: Daniel Merriweather

Red

Twitter Tuesdays: If Not For Dreaming...

Welcome to Twitter Tuesdays! This is basicaly an entry dedicated to artists that we come across (or vice versa) on Twitter. By writing an entry, we hope that you the readers will follow them, as we do!

This week, we are pleased to bring you a band/duo from Wallingford, Connecticut. Led by musicians, Amity Wahl (Vocalist) & Pasquale Russo (Guitarist), it is obvious that their music will be heard for many years to come.

So, with that have a listen or yourself, and become a follower on Twitter ;)

http://twitter.com/in4d

You can also purchase their album via Itunes... Trust me, its worth it!!!

Alternative Tuesdays: New Music

Welcome to Alternative Tuesdays! It has been a while since writing this segment, but thought it good to write about the new Albums that have dropped this week:

Vampire Weekend - Contra

This is the 2nd album released by the Rock band, and although already available on Itunes (January 8th), it has been released everywhere else today. Already causing a sensation, the singles 'Horchata' & 'Sensations' give the listeners what they have been waiting for... A must have this week.


OK GO - Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

This is the 2rd studio album from the group, and the main title is in reference to how blue light can cure illness. If it is from this album, then maybe this music as well. Look for the singles, 'WTF?' & 'This Too Shall Pass' to be definite chart climbers...


Paper Tongues - Ride To California

Now this is an EP drop of a rock group who will be on Tour with Switchfoot this year. From what I am hearing so far, look for Paper Tongues to become even bigger in the New Year... A must listen this week...

New Music Tuesday: Albums Of The Week

Welcome back to another edition of New Music Tuesday. Now with the hectic holidays over, I thought it a good idea to wait until it was all over with to start re-writing again. So here it is ;o)

This week, we have a good range of new music, and hope you enjoy it:

Omarion - Ollusion

This is the 3rd studio album from the former B2K singer, and looks to be quite a success on the R&B charts, as well as potential for a pop chart crossover. With the release of the 1st single, ‘I Get It In’, there was a bit of a change. Originally recorded with Lil Wayne, a label change from Young Money to EMI, had caused for Gucci Mane to lay down a rap instead. As for the 2nd single, ‘Speedin’, look for that to do well on the charts in the coming months. A must have this week…

Matt Morris - When Everything Breaks Open

This is the debut album for the former Mickey Mouse alum/singer/songwriter. The son of Country singer Gary Morris, it is obvious that the musical talent runs in the family. After having written songs for Music’s pop princesses Kelly Clarkson & Christina Aguilera (Miss Independent & Can’t Hold Us Down), Morris finally does right by letting his own material be heard. A must have…

Laura Veirs - July Flame

This is the 7th studio album from the Songstress/Songwriter, and with the title track being just as infectious as the rest of the album, it is a must have for this week. Look for another track, ‘Wide-Eyed, Legless’ to become just as popular as ‘July Flame’…

Heidi Montag - Superficial

This is the debut album of one of everybody’s favorite conservative reality television personalities, Heidi Montag (Sans Hubby Spencer Pratt, sadly). The album itself is modeled after Pop music’s favorite female icons, Madonna, Britney Spears, and Gwen Stefani. Given an electro pop feel, the album seems to be following the current trend. Given the artist, it also seems as if the album will not be given a fair listen. To be partial, if a listener didn’t know it was Ms. Montag, then the album would be hailed a must have.

When In Rome (Soundtrack)

A definite must have soundtrack for the week would be this one. With a nice mix of today’s popular artists, such as Matchbox 20, Paolo Nutini, 3OH!3, and Tina Parol, this soundtrack does not disappoint. Especially look for the single, ‘Kickin’ It With You’, from Jason Mraz, to be a breakout hit… a must have for this week…

Tapped Out: Your "No Time To Waste" Monday Morning Jukebox

George Harrison, "What Is Life"


Pearl Jam, "Daughter"


Sick Puppies, "Odd One"


Boy George, "Everything I Own"


Sam Donahue and the Tommy Dorsel Orchestra, "Song of India"

MySpace Mondays... Jonny James

Welcome back to another edition of MySpace Mondays... Today we must turn our focus overseas to the United Kingdom & Jonny James.

With the looks and sound, that is reminiscent of Lady GaGa, James' Music is quite a delight for what is the current Electro-Pop trend.

You can check him out @ his MySpace page here:

http://www.myspace.com/jonnyjamesofficial

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Kylie Minogue

Speakerphone - Steve Anderson Studio Remix

It's a Gogol Bordello Kind of Friday!

"60 Revolutions"


"Supertheory of Supereverything"


"Wanderlust King"

Tapped Out: Your "Time to Face the Reality of Another Year" Jukebox

Led Zeppelin, "Communication Breakdown"


Biz Markie, "Vapors"


Second Hand Marching Band, "Love Is A Fragile Thing"


The Transplants, "DJ DJ"


Wishbone Ash, "Sometime World"

Saturday Special Remix Of The Day: Jay Sean

Do You Remember - "Lets Bring it back" (Collaboration Remix)